Modi's reaction comes after the Election Commission sought the tape of Togadia's alleged hate speech where he said that people from Muslim community should be stopped from buying properties in Hindu-dominated areas.

Modi, however, did not name anyone in his tweets.

Petty statements by those claiming to be BJP's well wishers are deviating the campaign from the issues of development & good governance.

As Togadia's remarks went viral, Modi was said to be very upset. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and other Sangh bigwigs too were displeased as Togadia had been advised to avoid such controversies.

Last year, Togadia was among those Sangh leaders who had vehemently opposed Modi's elevation as PM pick. Given his long-standing rivalry with Modi, Togadia had conveyed to Bhagwat that the Sangh was making a "big" mistake in pushing for Modi as he would eventually turn against them, RSS insiders said.

Modi's tweet also targetted Giriraj Singh who had said on Saturday that those who opposed the party's prime ministerial candidate Modi would have to move to Pakistan after the Lok Sabha election results came out during a poll speech.

Former BJP president Nitin Gadkari had said on Saturday that casteism was embedded in the DNA of Bihar, evoking sharp reactions from both Congress and JD(U).